Tyler Abell
Tyler Abell | |
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| Born | August 9, 1932 |
| Occupation | Attorney |
| Known for | Chief of Protocol of the United States (1968–1969) |
Tyler Abell (born August 9, 1932) is an American attorney who held the position of Chief of Protocol of the United States for a short period during the late 1960s.
Personal life
Abell is the offspring of Luvie Moore Abell and author George Abell. When he was five years old, his mother and her new spouse, the journalist Drew Pearson, assumed custody of him on the British isle of Sark, claiming that George had taken him abroad without authorization. He later took on the role of editor for the Drew Pearson Diaries, 1949-1959 (published in 1974).
Abell was married to Bess Abell until her passing in 2020. She held the role of White House Social Secretary during President Lyndon B. Johnson's administration. The couple maintained a close friendship with President Johnson and Lady Bird Johnson, who were hosts at their wedding reception.
Career
On September 25, 1968, President Lyndon B. Johnson designated Abell as Chief of Protocol at the U.S. State Department, and he assumed office within a week. He stepped down on January 20, 1969, following the election of Richard Nixon as president. Nixon selected Emil Mosbacher, Jr. to succeed him.
Following his tenure, Abell pursued a career in law and also served as co-chair of the French-American Executive Committee for the Association du Mouvement des Français de l'Étranger.